Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Osborne (NSW), accounting for 55.2% (16 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (28.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 18.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Osborne (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Osborne (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Osborne (NSW), with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+18.2pp
Data table
Religion for Osborne (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 55.2% | 28.5% | 10 | 37.0% | 29.3% | +6 | +18.2pp |
| Total | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.